Welbury Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Welbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.78 N,4 32.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.979667
  • Longitude: -4.536117
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELBURY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.9 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1847
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1900
Original Detection Year 1900
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.5.77 CARGO STILL LITTERS THE BEACH AND STERN FRAME AND PROP SHAFT STAND UP AT LOW TIDE. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS). NCA. H1282/77 26.4.77 REPORTED LOST ON LONGPEAK. (P. R. JONES, 25.2.77). NCA. POSN 505845N, 043206W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 23.8.11 NOT LOCATED. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). CLOSE INSHORE, NOT COVERED BY SURVEY. NOT VISIBLE ON GOOGLE EARTH, FORESHORE OF BARE ROCK. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY E R CARE. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 198 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SON, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR CARDIFF. WAS WRECKED AT HARTLAND POINT IN FOG. BROKE IN HALF A FORTNIGHT LATER. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the WELBURY wreck located?

The WELBURY wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.78 N,4 32.167 W.

When did the WELBURY sink?

The WELBURY sank on Apr 30, 1900.

When was the wreck of the WELBURY discovered?

The wreck of the WELBURY was discovered in 1900.

What country did the WELBURY belong to?

The WELBURY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WELBURY carrying?

The WELBURY was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WELBURY?

The WELBURY had a tonnage of 1847 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELBURY?

The WELBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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